Most days, we are all faced with problems in real life that ... surrounded by maths from the minute you walk in. To begin with, you need to know what quantity of each items you will buy.

While studying for a difficult math test, or enrolling in a required math class, you’ve probably thought to yourself, “When will I ever need this in real life?” (Go ahead, admit it.) ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Understanding the meaning of "equals" in mathematics tells us a lot about both the nuance and richness in the field, but also ...

Katie Steckles’s article about “Pythagoras in the wild” reminds me of an interesting experience of encountering maths when buying cake tins. I got two “catering-sized” square ones from a ...

Pupils will be encouraged to keep studying maths until 18 with a new course which teaches them to tackle ‘real life’ problems. Education Secretary Michael Gove today announced funds to create ...

It is expected that pupils, from 14 year-olds to those in sixth-forms and further education colleges, could use a new platform to assess and improve on their real-life mathematics skills.

"But many young people are struggling to translate the skills they learn in maths lessons into real-life contexts. "Our evaluation of Maths in Context will help give teachers and schools a clearer ...